A question that runs deeper than Pepsi vs. Coke, the debate between tea vs. coffee is the age-old inquiry that people still lack the proper facts to. Tea has this glorified identity for people who embrace their inner zen. Whereas coffee is stereotypically drunk by people in power suits and hipsters at the corner cafe. They both vilify each other, pointing out the nefarious characters in one another. But before judgement is so prudently laid out, let’s begin by going over what’s fact and what’s fiction.
Coffee does not have the benefit of antioxidants like some teas.
Fiction. In fact, according to the Coffee and Health Association of Canada, coffee has four times more antioxidants than green tea. Chlorogenic acid is the main antioxidant in coffee and can help prevent diseases, like colon cancer. But just be careful of how much coffee you consume because it may leave you feeling jittery and may cause risk to your stress levels.
Tea has less caffeine than coffee.
Fact-ish. Before they are brewed and processed, tea has more caffeine than coffee, however, it becomes more dilute, through the concentration and water that is used to serve tea. But generally speaking, coffee does have more caffeine by the cup. Remember to be aware, as caffeine is a drug and affects your nervous system. Everything is good in moderation.
Tea has less calories than coffee.
Fiction. Depending on the sort of tea or coffee you get, tea and coffee are pretty equal when it comes to calories, averaging around the zero-calorie mark. These drink are low-calorie, until they meet sugar, cream and all the rest. One should be cautious of how much additions is put into the drink, as it may go from a simple zero-calorie drink to a 100-calorie drink.
You become peaceful if you drink tea.
Fact-ish. Due to the fact that coffee has more concentrated caffeine, it may cause people to be shakier than normal. So technically, tea can help you relax and be more tranquil. But just drinking tea does not make one a peaceful person. True peace comes from a whole life perspective. If you want to live the “tea-life”, relay that into all aspects of your real life.
You are cooler if you drink coffee.
Fiction. If you want to sit next to that cool-looking guy, sporting a hip Movember ‘stache in that corner cafe, then sure, coffee may be your thing. But from a purely objective standpoint, it is truly up to you. You may think that cuddling up with a book and a cup of tea is more to your favour. No matter the debate, you have to go with what you and your tastebuds want. Being cool is going with what your tastebuds think is cool.
No one is cooler or more peaceful just because one chooses a certain drink. Contrary to what many believe, drinks should not define you. So go with what you like in the morning, or the afternoon, or the evening. Tea or coffee, it is up to you. It is an age-old question because everyone is different and thus, a conclusive answer will never be produced. Drink one or the other, or even drink both. Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure, they are going to be a lot better for you than Pepsi or Coke.
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